Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

After The death of Alexander III, a dispute took place as to the succession to his throne, the matter was referred to Edward I of England. The latter agreed to arbitrate, and decided in favour of John Baliol, one of the claimants. But Edward also put forward a claim of supremacy over Scotland,which is based [...]

Edward Bruce, to whom the Irish chiefs thus ” transferred their own right of royal dominion,” was the brother of the victorious King Robert of Scotland.     Brave and resolute, but reckless and imprudent, he had shared the toils and glories of his brother. Accepting the invitation, Edward Bruce landed either at Larne or at the [...]